After a spectacular start to his UFC career, two TKO victories, light heavyweight Houston Alexander was riding high. But after dropping his next two bouts, both early stoppages, Alexander (8-3-1) finds himself in rebuilding mode.

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Alexander attempts to get back on the winning track Wednesday night (Spike TV at 8 ET) against Eric Schafer. A victory over Schafer, who also is looking to end a two-fight skid, will help lighten the criticism heaped on Alexander recently.

Schafer will enter the cage with a pro mark of 11-3-2. He is 1-2 in UFC.

For more on Alexander and his comeback attempt, read the story by UFC writer Thomas Gerbasi.